We will not be doing the eye ointment! First reason, me and my husband are in a committed relationship and have never tested positive for any STD. With that being said I can't fathom exposing my child to antibiotics under an 1hr old. That's why we have so many antibiotic resistant bacterias these days. Lastly this can cause temp. slight burning and blurred vision.

We are refusing. Neither DH (dear husband) or I have an STD that would warrant the need. Also I don't care for the side effects associated with the drops. Finally if you're concerned with the baby's eyes being dry or infected, breastmilk has good bacteria that helps keep the eye clean and moistened.

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